Mods were of significant importance for the community of the first Darkest Dungeon, but what about Darkest Dungeon 2? You may have noticed that in the menu, the mod section is missing. So does Darkest Dungeon 2 have mods?
Modifying a game can significantly enhance your in-game experience. Here you will find out everything you need to know about Darkest Dungeon 2 version 1.0 mods!
Does Darkest Dungeon 2 have mods?
The short answer is yes, there are a few mods for Darkest Dungeon 2. At the same time, there is no mod support in version 1.0. But some players have found a way around this.
The only way to modify the game in the current version is to manually change some of the game files. That can be a bit complicated and puts you at risk of corrupting your files if done incorrectly, which would mean reinstalling the game. Also, mods that rewrite the same files will be incompatible with each other.
The game developers announced adding better mod support on Twitter just before launch. We can expect that Steam Workshop will be added to the game eventually. We recommend that you wait for the developers to introduce mod support into Darkest Dungeon 2, rather than installing the mods manually.
How to install mods manually in Darkest Dungeon 2
If you still want to install Darkest Dungeon 2 mods manually, we've got you covered. Each mod will vary a bit in the way it is installed, but we have prepared a general guide that should help you.
First, you will need to find the mod you like on a website like Nexusmods. The mod you choose should have instructions on how to install it. Once you decide on a mod to install, you need to download the mod files by clicking on the provided link. Then just follow the instructions in the mod description. Installing mods will require you to access the game files. The path may vary, but the default for Steam should be C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common or C:\Program Files\Epic Games if you use Epic Games.
This way of installing isn’t perfect and should be improved upon in future updates, to be simpler and more accessible.
If you want to learn more about this exciting title, here we have some useful Darkest Dungeon 2 tips that might be helpful at the beginning of the game. To help you out even more, we've got an article about the most powerful team composition in Darkest Dungeon 2.